Las Palmas Middle

802 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Las Palmas Middle School, located in Covina, California, is part of the Covina-Valley Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is dedicated to academic excellence, offering a structured curriculum designed to meet the diverse learning needs of its student population while emphasizing college and career readiness.

Beyond academics, Las Palmas Middle School places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school culture and student engagement. The school community promotes social-emotional growth and encourages student involvement in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. By maintaining a collaborative environment between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel empowered to develop their personal interests and reach their full potential.

802

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Palmas Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	680
Black	19
Asian	61
Two or More	5

Hispanic
680 (84.8 %)
Asian
61 (7.6 %)
White
37 (4.6 %)
Black
19 (2.4 %)
Two or More
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Covina-Valley Unified
Phone:	(626)974-7200
Website:	http://laspalmas.c-vusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	561
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 276

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 259